The Tredway librarians are here to help you! We have several different ways for you to communicate with us; read below to see which way works best for your needs.
Working on a complex assignment? Have you hit a dead end in your search for resources? Just need another perspective on your research? Your librarians are here to help! Each of our research and instruction librarians work with specific departments.
Garrett Traylor is the librarian for your FYI class. Click on the link above to view Garrett's calendar and request a research consultation (typically 30 minutes). Note that you will need to be logged in to your campus account to view their calendar. You can also email them or call to set up an appointment (see information below or in the profile box on this page).
During the school year, general research assistance is available in person at the Research Help Desk. The desk is staffed by student research assistants from 10am-2pm M-F and 6-9pm Sun-Th (with librarians on call for more complex questions) and by research librarians from 2pm-4pm M-F. The Research Help Desk is co-located with the Circulation Desk on the 2nd floor of the library, with assistance available during the following times:
Monday-Friday: 10am-4pm
Sunday-Thursday: 6-9pm
The above hours apply during semesters; J-term hours may vary.
You can chat directly with a librarian or Research Help Desk student worker to have your library and research questions answered. Our chat is available during the following times:
Monday- Friday: 10am-4pm
Sunday-Thursday: 6-9pm
You can even chat directly from this research guide. Click on the yellow tab to the side of the screen labeled "Have a question?" This chat box is also available from the Home tab on this guide.
Circulation and I-Share questions (check-outs, fines, book renewals, etc.): librarycirculation@augustana.edu
Research questions: libraryinfo@augustana.edu
Liaison librarian: garrettntraylor@augustana.edu
Call Us
Circulation Desk: 309-794-7310
Research Help Desk: 309-794-7206
Interlibrary Loan: 309-794-7585
Garrett's Office Phone: 309-794-7823
